Saturday, November 8 from 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Co-op owners are invited to the 51st Annual Co-op Meeting on Saturday, November 8 from 10:00 a.m–12:00 p.m. at the ECM building in Lawrence, KS. Meeting starts at 11 a.m. with an optional Qi Gong class beginning at 10 a.m. and brunch starting at 10:30 a.m. Gather with our co-op community to look back at our collective accomplishments and share a cooperative vision for the future. Hear the announcement of our Board election results and the state of our co-op, socialize and enjoy brunch with local and Merc Made options, including vegan, gluten-free and allergen-friendly choices.
Attendance is $5, limit 125 attendees. If cost is a barrier, please email us. Every owner who attends the meeting will receive one $5 coupon for use on one co-op purchase, and a chance to win other prizes.
RSVP the number of guests intending to attend.
ECM is a registered 501(c)(3) non-profit organization with diverse programs and activities that serve our KU students and Lawrence community. ECM is one of our MercWorks partners. Learn more at themerc.coop/mercworks.
Before the Meeting: Qi Gong Flow
10:00–10:30 a.m. with Shahida Spann-Ryan, Licensed Acupuncturist, Master of Traditional Chinese Medicine, FABORM
Join your co-op community and Shahida in this fun and accessible mindful movement class that cultivates balance, relaxation and groundedness. Qi Gong translates as "energy skill" and practitioners will learn how to move and release emotional and physical stagnation and replenish the Qi of the body. We'll have a special focus on building immune health and fortifying the lungs. Open and appropriate for beginners and all bodies and abilities. We will be standing for our practice, with the option to use a chair if desired.
Address and Parking
The ECM is located at 1204 Oread Ave, Lawrence, KS 66044. For those familiar with KU’s campus, it is across the street from the Oread Hotel to the south. There are approximately 20 spaces at the ECM location, and a visitor parking lot across the street from the building, to the southwest. There is also paid parking on the street.
